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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 21, 2017

Runtime

2h 54m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

Production Companies

Shakespeare's Globe

Director

Nancy Meckler

Description

King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.